Chia Seeds
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Dried whole chia seeds.
Chia seeds absorb many times their weight in water and form a gel, so they are used in puddings, oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies and baking. Two tablespoons (about 25 g) give about 9 g of fiber and are high in manganese, copper and selenium, with good amounts of magnesium, phosphorus and calcium. Most of their fat is the plant omega-3 fat ALA.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16.5g | 29.5% |
| Fat | 30.7g | 43.9% |
| Carbs | 42.1g | 14.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 14.73g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 0g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 34.4g | 137.6% |
| Water | 6g | 0.2% |
| Calories | 486 | 21.6% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 3.33 | g | 16.7% |
| Monounsaturated | 2.31 | g | 9.2% |
| Polyunsaturated | 23.67 | g | 182.1% |
| Omega-3 | 7.101 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 16.569 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.14 | g | 7.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1.6 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 | mg |
| Selenium | 55.2 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.62 | mg | 51.7% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.17 | mg | 13.1% |
| vitamin B3 | 8.83 | mg | 55.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 49 | mcg | 12.3% |
| vitamin C | 1.6 | mg | 1.8% |
| vitamin E | 0.5 | mg | 3.3% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 631 | mg | 63.1% |
| iron | 7.72 | mg | 42.9% |
| magnesium | 335 | mg | 83.8% |
| phosphorus | 860 | mg | 122.9% |
| potassium | 407 | mg | 15.7% |
| sodium | 16 | mg | 0.7% |
| zinc | 4.58 | mg | 41.6% |
| copper | 0.924 | mg | 102.7% |
| manganese | 2.723 | mg | 118.4% |
| selenium | 55.2 | mcg | 100.4% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 531 | mg | 75.9% | 157% |
| Isoleucine | 801 | mg | 57.2% | 126% |
| Leucine | 1371 | mg | 50.2% | 106% |
| Lysine limiting | 970 | mg | 46.2% | 96% |
| Methionine | 995 | mg | 94.8% | 205% |
| Phenylalanine | 1579 | mg | 90.2% | 182% |
| Threonine | 709 | mg | 67.5% | 134% |
| Tryptophan | 436 | mg | 155.7% | 312% |
| Valine | 950 | mg | 52.2% | 112% |
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